A Walk to Remember, Nicholas Sparks. I immediately thought of this because on our first date, Al and I took a walk on the boardwalk at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront, and that’s where we kissed for the first time!

8. Questions you ask yourself

Are You There, God? It’s Me, Margaret, Judy Blume.

9. Title of a kingdom you want to rule OR name

The Secret Garden, Frances Hodgson Burnett.

10. Title you’d name your band.

The Dive from Clausen’s Pier, Ann Packer.

11. What is your current mood?

The Happiness Project, Gretchen Rubin.

12. What is your favorite color?

The Green Mile, Stephen King.

13. How do you feel about 2017 so far?

Stealing another answer – The 5th Wave, Rick Yancey.

14. Where do you want to travel?

The Night Circus, Erin Morgenstern.

15. What are your summer plans?

The Geography of Bliss, Eric Weiner.

16. What are your 2017 goals?

You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life, Jen Sincero.

Thank you! It was such a whirlwind. I was in an abusive relationship for four years prior to meeting Al. His brother, Nick, thought it was a good idea to set us up – I wanted to be friends first. I’d never truly been on a “date” before then – Most guys I dated previously I had already known from church. It ended up working out beautifully. I’m so fortunate that Nick thought we would be awesome together. We celebrate seven years together in September!

Awww omg what a beautiful story! And it’s awesome that Nick was thinking of you guys together :)) Sometimes I think of how lucky I was to be at a certain time in my life so that everything could work out with my boyfriend. It seems like Al his a million times better than your past relationship so I am happy for you two & happy happy anniversary coming up, Laura!!